Lisinopril

Synonyms / Brand Names: lisinopril, Acercomp, Inhibril, Linopril, Lisinopril Dihydrate, Lisipril, Lysinopril, Noperten, Presiten, Prinivil, Prinzide, Renacor, Sinopril, Zestril Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]

Dosing and Administration

In patients with uncomplicated essential hypertension not on diuretic therapy, the recommended initial dose is 10 mg once a day. Dosage should be adjusted according to blood pressure response. The usual dosage range is 20 to 40 mg per day administered in a single daily dose. The antihypertensive effect may diminish toward the end of the dosing interval regardless of the administered dose, but most commonly with a dose of 10 mg daily.

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